The market for military equipment is growing demand for combat fighters
Currently, many countries are experiencing unstable situations concerning peace and tranquility. In particular, this refers to countries such as Israel, the UAE and India. The problems with the situation in the country force them to intensively purchase various weapons. Fighters and combat aircraft are the most popular among importing countries. The sales volume of this type of weapons is approximately one third of the total export volume. weapons in the world. Even the high price of more than 40 million dollars for a fighter does not keep these countries from buying. The largest fighter supplying countries are Russia and the USA. During the period from 2005 to 2009, the United States sold the 331 aircraft, and Russia sold the 215 combat vehicles.
The Stockholm Institute for Peace Research monitored the state of the military equipment market. It became known that during 2005-2009, the share of fighter sales amounted to approximately 27% of the total volume of sales of other types of weapons worldwide. And if we also consider that in addition to aircraft, necessary weapons and equipment were also exported, such as combat shells, missiles, engines, it turns out that the share of sales volumes is more than 33% of all exports.
Despite the exorbitant prices, fighters are the most popular type of weapon. Advanced models, built with the latest technology, go to buyers for a price that exceeds many millions of dollars. It is known that Thailand acquired six Swedish JAS-39 aircraft, for which approximately 500 million dollars was paid. For the same amount, Vietnam bought eight Su-30MKK planes from Russia. Pakistan also laid out 1,5 billion dollars to America for 18 F-16C Block-50 combat fighters.
In general, the production and marketing of aircraft abroad is a rather profitable article in state revenues. Since after covering the costs of manufacturing fighter aircraft, there is still enough money that can be spent on the development and development of modern combat aviation. But still, huge costs do not allow all countries to engage in the production of aircraft and the development of this industry. Only eight states, such as Russia, the USA, France, India, China, Sweden, Japan and the United Kingdom, can afford this. There is also a joint production of military aircraft by the countries of Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.
But their all Of these countries, only Russia and the United States receive regular orders. The rest are mainly engaged in production only to equip their own armies; orders for the export of fighters are received very rarely.
The United States, for its military aviation, produces as many airplanes as it sends for export, while Russia is exporting more fighters to the 10 once than equipping its air force. However, it is planned that soon Russia will devote more time to equipping its army with military equipment.
Despite the fact that India is also engaged in the production of combat aircraft, but it is also the largest buyer of fighters: for the period from 2005 to 2009 the year they purchased 115 units of this technology. Israel bought the 82 aircraft and the UAE bought the 108 machines. In general, 995 fighters were sold worldwide in less than five years. The main buyers of military equipment have become countries in which a tense international situation prevails.
Russia sells a large number of weapons, about 50% of exports are combat aircraft. The greatest demand for fighter aircraft brands such as the SU-30МК and Mig-29. They are sent to China, India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Malaysia and other countries.
It has already been said above that India is the main importer of military equipment. Currently, contracts worth more than 10 billion dollars have been concluded between it and Russia. This includes a contract for the export of 140 units of Su-30MK combat fighters, as well as a contract for the repair and modernization of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. Then there is the transfer of the Nerpa nuclear submarine to the Indian Navy under a leasing contract, the construction of three frigates, the manufacture of 1000 heavy military equipment, the modernization of the existing 64 MiG-29 fighters, the supply of 80 Mi-1V helicopters and other smaller contracts.
The size of future deals depends on the quality of these commitments. India is currently holding a tender for the delivery of 126 combat fighters. Russia has a good chance of winning this tender for the production and export of aircraft. In particular, the MiG-39 is quite competitive to win the tender. This order could bring Russia an additional $10 billion. The results of the tender will be known in the near future.
In addition, in the near future it is planned to conclude a contract with the same India for the delivery of a batch of X-NUMX heavy fighters SU-42MKi. The amount of delivery will be approximately 30 billion dollars.
The Stockholm Institute for Peace Research monitored the state of the military equipment market. It became known that during 2005-2009, the share of fighter sales amounted to approximately 27% of the total volume of sales of other types of weapons worldwide. And if we also consider that in addition to aircraft, necessary weapons and equipment were also exported, such as combat shells, missiles, engines, it turns out that the share of sales volumes is more than 33% of all exports.
Despite the exorbitant prices, fighters are the most popular type of weapon. Advanced models, built with the latest technology, go to buyers for a price that exceeds many millions of dollars. It is known that Thailand acquired six Swedish JAS-39 aircraft, for which approximately 500 million dollars was paid. For the same amount, Vietnam bought eight Su-30MKK planes from Russia. Pakistan also laid out 1,5 billion dollars to America for 18 F-16C Block-50 combat fighters.
In general, the production and marketing of aircraft abroad is a rather profitable article in state revenues. Since after covering the costs of manufacturing fighter aircraft, there is still enough money that can be spent on the development and development of modern combat aviation. But still, huge costs do not allow all countries to engage in the production of aircraft and the development of this industry. Only eight states, such as Russia, the USA, France, India, China, Sweden, Japan and the United Kingdom, can afford this. There is also a joint production of military aircraft by the countries of Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.
But their all Of these countries, only Russia and the United States receive regular orders. The rest are mainly engaged in production only to equip their own armies; orders for the export of fighters are received very rarely.
The United States, for its military aviation, produces as many airplanes as it sends for export, while Russia is exporting more fighters to the 10 once than equipping its air force. However, it is planned that soon Russia will devote more time to equipping its army with military equipment.
Despite the fact that India is also engaged in the production of combat aircraft, but it is also the largest buyer of fighters: for the period from 2005 to 2009 the year they purchased 115 units of this technology. Israel bought the 82 aircraft and the UAE bought the 108 machines. In general, 995 fighters were sold worldwide in less than five years. The main buyers of military equipment have become countries in which a tense international situation prevails.
Russia sells a large number of weapons, about 50% of exports are combat aircraft. The greatest demand for fighter aircraft brands such as the SU-30МК and Mig-29. They are sent to China, India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Malaysia and other countries.
It has already been said above that India is the main importer of military equipment. Currently, contracts worth more than 10 billion dollars have been concluded between it and Russia. This includes a contract for the export of 140 units of Su-30MK combat fighters, as well as a contract for the repair and modernization of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. Then there is the transfer of the Nerpa nuclear submarine to the Indian Navy under a leasing contract, the construction of three frigates, the manufacture of 1000 heavy military equipment, the modernization of the existing 64 MiG-29 fighters, the supply of 80 Mi-1V helicopters and other smaller contracts.
The size of future deals depends on the quality of these commitments. India is currently holding a tender for the delivery of 126 combat fighters. Russia has a good chance of winning this tender for the production and export of aircraft. In particular, the MiG-39 is quite competitive to win the tender. This order could bring Russia an additional $10 billion. The results of the tender will be known in the near future.
In addition, in the near future it is planned to conclude a contract with the same India for the delivery of a batch of X-NUMX heavy fighters SU-42MKi. The amount of delivery will be approximately 30 billion dollars.
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